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RE: 2-3 days Antrim coast?

by whynotindeed 11 April 2012

A car is not necessary but you will get the most out of the area with one. There are also buses and tours via Belfast and Dublin. The…
RE: 19 Day Itinerary Help

by linfield 19 March 2012

I would advise spending the morning in Derry, maybe taking a tour of the city walls and after lunch head through Limavady towards Castleroc…
Re: Baby friendly cottages in Ireland

by darreng422 19 February 2012

You should seriously consider the North Coast of Ireland. Lots of good places to stay around Portstewart, Portrush , Ballycastle , amazing…
RE: Giant's Causeway area

by Copepod 15 January 2012

According to WalkNI website, Giants Causeway Walk is 33 miles (= 52km) from Port Stewart near Coleraine to Ballycastle. see http://www.w…
Re: Belfast or Glenariff for a week ?

by ponaire 17 December 2011

Chalk and Cheese. Belfast is a small but bustling city with a good variety of pubs, shopping and public transport options. Lots to…
See Torr Head Road - Northern Ireland - without a car?

by LadyKlaire 03 July 2011

Hello, I am wondering if there are any tours, bus routes, etc. that might allow me to get to Torr Head scenic lookout in Northern Ireland…
RE: giant's causeway

by linfield 19 May 2011

Yes it is possible. I would imagine the walk itself would take roughly 3 hours but you may find the Ulster Way website more accurate and…
RE: Nice places near Belfast

by wana_go_everywhere 30 April 2011

Its worth heading up to the Giant's Causeway via the scenic route, you can do this in a day's driving and include Carrick-a-rede rope…
RE: Nice places near Belfast

by evamelb 20 April 2011

The Giant's Causeway is not to be missed. I've stayed in Ballycastle and loved it.
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 05 April 2011

Its no problem daigorodaniel, you are welcome. You can find those little villages all along the coast and your two original villages…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 05 April 2011

There are buses that depart from Belfast to the North Antrim Coast yes. You can find a lot of information on the websites I gave you and…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 05 April 2011

Will you be renting a car in Northern Ireland or using public transport and tours ? Actually I hadnt realised you had wanted to explore…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by bjd 03 April 2011

I understand you are interested in Ireland (try posting too on the UK/Ireland branch) but I'm surprised you are spending 3 days in Galway…
45 days in Europe

by daigorodaniel 03 April 2011

After reading many posts in this forum, I found that there are so many travelling experts and experienced Europe traveler in this forum.…
RE: Itinerary suggestions - Troubles tour

by wanderlust50 05 August 2010

Damn. I thought I'd just pop over to Ballycastle and onto Londonderry (as this is where my grandfather was born) as part of my five weeks…
Re: 6 nights in Ireland

by nomadicbynature 20 May 2010

I highly recommend the [Antrim Coast |http://the-housesitter.com/blog/?p=78] I stayed in [Ballycastle | http://the-housesitter.com/blog/?p…
Re: Best place to stay around Giant's Causeway

by ponaire 05 May 2010

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/accomfinder/select.aspx?Rooms=1&PartySize=2&Arrival=2010-05-20&Nights=1&Required=1101&Destination=bal…
RE: Best place to stay around Giant's Causeway

by micolett 01 May 2010

You could try Ballycastle or Bushmills, though it will be a "long" drive, if you use the coastal road back to Belfast..
RE: scenery in ireland

by nomadicbynature 25 April 2010

I am sure more people will be along with help..in the mean time.... When I goggled "Whale watching Ireland" all the hits were from West…
RE: Alternatives to Cliffs of Moher

by micolett 04 April 2010

As other suggest, parts of the northern coast, Dunluce Castle, those stretches of the path not yet fallen down into the ocean, parts on…
RE: green /eco accomodation northern ireland

by BigusRedus 22 February 2010

I,m not sure about the green/eco angle..........but there are loads of fantastic cottages for rent between Belfast and GC. check out…
Re: Cottages to rent in Northern Ireland

by izzymac 21 December 2009

There are some really good cottages on the North Coast. Check out these cottages in Antrim near Cushendun, Cushendall or Ballycastle …
RE: Dublin to Wicklow

by FelisPardalis 06 November 2009

Hello, classic_amity, dump Wicklow. Get on a bus and head north to the Antrim Coast. I'm not kidding. Beautiful little seaside towns,…
Changing dollars into British Pounds and Euros

by bhonig 13 July 2009

I'm leaving in a couple of days for Belfast and I'm trying to decide if it is worth changing most of my US money into British Pounds (and…
RE: Dunluce castle and Giant's Causeway

by micolett 30 April 2009

I did that trip several times, using Portrush or Ballycastle as a base, or starting point, and combining public transport between both…